Switching power interruptions on October 31 in Davao City and IGACOS
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will conduct a series of switching power interruptions on Saturday, October 31, 2026, affecting Davao City and the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS).
The first set of switching power interruptions is necessary to facilitate substation work at ERA Substation. To avoid a longer power interruption, loads from the affected lines will be transferred to a nearby substation for 30 minutes at any time between 1:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. Meanwhile, the normalization or return of loads to their normal setup will be conducted for 30 minutes at any time between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Specifically affected are customers from Gaisano Mall to Nissan J. P. Laurel Avenue corner F. Torres Street; and Camus Street to DepEd Regional Office; Garcia Heights area going to El Rio up to Jade Valley entrance along Diversion Road; Guerrero Street to Petron corner R. Magsaysay Avenue, and nearby areas.
Also affected are those in Obrero to J. P. Laurel to El Bajada Hotel and to Abreeza car park entrance, including Redemptorist Church, Inspiria, and to DMSF Drive up to portions along Circumferential Road to Garcia Heights; entire Obrero up to N. Torres Street Central Convenience Store; portions in Cabaguio Avenue up to Porras Elementary School, and nearby areas.
The second scheduled power interruption is necessary for NPC to facilitate a plant shutdown of Talicud Diesel Power Plant. This will be 4 hours, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., affecting customers on the entire Talicud Island.
Lastly, switching power interruptions will also be implemented in Ecoland to conduct line work at Ecoland Substation. The load transfer will be 2 hours, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Meanwhile, the normalization will be 1 hour from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Specifically affected are customers from Tulip Drive to Quimpo Boulevard (ET KTV), including portions of Eco West Drive, and nearby areas.
In connection, an 8-hour power interruption will be conducted to facilitate the necessary works. This will be from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., affecting customers along Jaroda Road and nearby areas.
Davao Light apologizes for the inconvenience caused by these scheduled power interruptions. But it will exert all efforts to restore electric service as scheduled or earlier. However, there may be instances where restoration may extend beyond the schedule due to unavoidable circumstances.
Safety is paramount to the company, and Davao Light reminds the public to always take extra precautions when passing by activity areas where line repairs and maintenance are being done. Please heed and follow warning signs, especially in areas where personnel operate heavy equipment.
Please contact our 24/7 Davao City Customer Contact Service at (082) 229 3572 and 0919 056 3572 or for Davao del Norte at 0919 057 3572, for any power interruption that falls outside the given schedule.
